Tips

Physician Written Certification Form

Meet with your physician to discuss the use of medical cannabis for the treatment of your condition. This is an important first step in the application process. Your doctor must complete and mail this form to the Department. Your appointment must be within 90 days of submitting your application to the Department.

Complete and sign application

Fill in all parts of the application, choose a medical cannabis dispensing organization and sign the last page. You may also fill out the optional demographic information. If you do not want to designate a caregiver, don’t fill out that section of the application.

Application Fee

Non-refundable fee of $100 or reduced fee of $50 for veterans or persons enrolled in federal Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) disability program. Veterans, include a copy of your DD214. SSDI/SSI recipients, include a copy of your benefit verification letter, dated within the last year.

Photograph

Do not send in a selfie! Provide a 2×2 inch passport-sized photo. Double check – are you by yourself, facing the camera, is your full face showing? Take the picture against a plain, white backdrop with absolutely nothing in the background or visit a local passport photo service.

Proof of age and identity

Send us a copy of a valid, unexpired government issued photo ID.

Veterans

Send in a copy of your DD214 and the $50 application fee. If you are receiving care at a Veterans Affairs (VA) facility, you may submit medical records from the VA about treatment for your qualifying debilitating medical condition from the past year, instead of a Physician Written Certification Form.

Caregiver application

Complete the entire caregiver application and send it with the $25 caregiver fee and all supporting documents (photo, proof of residency, proof of age and identity, fingerprint consent form, caregiver’s signature). The caregiver application should be sent with your patient application.

Call or email with questions

If you have a question, check with the Division of Medical Cannabis before sending your application. Call them at 855-636-3688 or send an email to DPH.MedicalCannabis@Illinois.gov.

PROOF OF RESIDENCY

You will need two items that prove you live in Illinois. The addresses on each of the documents must match the address on your application. Bank statements, utility bills, state ID, driver’s license and voter ID cards are all acceptable. Check the application for a full list.

What patients say about 3C

Very Nice People & have concern for others This is the best thing that has happened to me in years…. Thanks 3C Handshakes to all.

A welcome oasis to those who qualify under Illinois’ strict medical cannabis laws. They weren’t the first dispensary to open, but it was worth the wait. The staff is knowledgeable, helpful, and friendly. The dispensary itself is a very pleasant experience, nicely appointed with a secure, soothing reception area and an inviting waiting room/patient education space, though I’ve never had to wait. After checking in you are taken into the actual dispensary where informed compassionate staff attend to your questions, advise, and send you on your way, relieved and happy to finally have access to this wonderful plant with so many beneficial medical attributes. 3 cheers for 3C, they are doing it right and that’s all right by me.

Susie DeStefano HigginsJoliet, IL

Staff is friendly and knowledgeable in their products. Easy to shop and have access to available products. Really enjoy the environment! I would recommend 3c compassionate care. They really make me feel less stress about my medicine.